Technology is at the root of the distracted driving epidemic…but it also poses a promising solution to the problem. A new device uses facial scanning and artificial intelligence to alert drivers when they’re heading into the danger zone. And it may help curb the staggering number of accidents that are due to distracted and drowsy driving.
Winter safety tip: Driving isn't hockey
The winter months in Wisconsin are risky for drivers, but you'll undoubtedly see people driving aggressively. Some drivers need a reminder: operating a vehicle isn't like hockey. There's no slapping a puck down the rink or checking an opponent against the glass -- or there shouldn't be. But that's sort of what happens sometimes, and that's what we call aggressive driving -- a leading cause of winter car accidents.